South Oak Creek
11060 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154Plant Summary Information
South Oak Creek is ranked #10 out of 217 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Oak Creek is comprised of 4 generators and generated 681.3 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | South Oak Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Milwaukee County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1959 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #525 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 131 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 217 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 7 Wisconsin Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Oak Creek
South Oak Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Oak Creek (4041) |
| Plant Address | 11060 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.8457, -87.8294 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating December 1959
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OAKCREKC5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.OAKCREKC5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 299.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 242.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 242.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1959 |
| Planned Retirement | May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1961
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OKCGC6 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.OKCGC6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 299.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 253.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 253.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1961 |
| Planned Retirement | May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating March 1965
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OKCGC7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.OKCGC7 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 317.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 306.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 309.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1965 |
| Planned Retirement | May 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating October 1967
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OKCGC8 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.OKCGC8 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 324 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 309.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 312.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1967 |
| Planned Retirement | May 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
South Oak Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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